Which of the following hormones is produced by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and plays a key role in regulating follicular development and ovulation in females?

A Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B Luteinizing hormone (LH)
C Growth hormone (GH)
D Prolactin (PRL)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a gonadotropin hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of follicles in the ovaries, leading to ovulation.
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Hormones and Endocrine Markers Reproductive Endocrinology Female Reproductive Axis Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high